Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 43,913
- Recall opened
- Jul 30, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- KUO
- Type
- Recall
Affected vehicles (3)
- HONDA CMX3002017–2026
- HONDA CMX5002017–2025
- HONDA SCL5002025
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2023, 2025 CMX500, 2017-2023, 2025-2026 CMX300, and 2025 Honda SCL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Risk / consequence
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 4, 2026.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V500000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.